Does anyone have any recommendations to links to free content / books that would help people develop soft skills (e.g., public speaking, time management, negotiating, etc.)? Have you come across anything that you were wooed by?

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You know LinkedIn learning has some great content it’s free up to point. And I think Glassdoor might. I always go to YouTube and search for trainings. Hope it helps!

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I love the LinkedIn learning options so I echo the previous comment but also Coursera has some free options for Time Management and Negotiating online courses.

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It's not a specific book--but I have found that gaining a better understanding of how people work, looking at psychology and what motivates people has helped my soft skills greatly.

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> Management Research: Applying the Principles by Susan Rose, Nigel Spinks
> Research Methods for Business and Management by Kevin O'Gorman, Robert MacIntosh
> Theory and Practice of Leadership by Roger Gill

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